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Among the Yoruba, the knowledge of medicine was not restricted to the treatment of sicknesses alone. It also extended to protective remedies that shielded individuals from physical harm and hostile situations. One of such preparations is Ogun Àfẹ́ẹ̀rí, the traditional medicine believed to give a person the ability to disappear physically from one place, especially in moments of danger. In Yoruba thought, this was not considered a trick or superstition, but part of the vast knowledge of trado-medicine handed down by our forefathers.The concept of disappearance was associated with self-preservation. Life in precolonial Yoruba society could be threatened by wars, raids, wild animals, or sudden attacks. In such moments, one’s survival could depend not only on courage and strength but also on access to natural remedies that would conceal or shield them from danger. The Yoruba people believed that nature itself provided plants, leaves, roots, and barks with powerful properties that could be applied to protect and preserve life.
Ogun Àfẹ́ẹ̀rí therefore stood as a form of traditional security system. Just as modern science creates devices for personal safety, Yoruba trado-medicine developed plant-based knowledge to achieve similar ends. While modern audiences may interpret it as extraordinary, for the Yoruba, it was part of practical living—based in observation, trial, and the understanding of natural energy within herbs.
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Situations That Required Ogun Àfẹ́ẹ̀rí
1. Escaping sudden attacks — during wars or invasions, individuals could protect themselves by relying on protective medicine.
2. Protection from wild animals — hunters and farmers sometimes used it to avoid danger in the forests.
3. Avoidance of hostile individuals — when falsely accused or targeted unjustly, a person might use the preparation to stay safe until matters were resolved.
4. Travel security — people on long journeys carried it as a safeguard against unforeseen dangers.
How Our Forefathers Treated Physical Disappearance in the Past
1. Preparation using roots and herbs — forefathers studied plants that naturally blended with the environment, such as leaves that camouflaged or bark that shielded from visibility, and developed methods of adapting these qualities to human use. Previously our forefathers have used different herbs when preparing Ogun Afeeri, amongst the notable leafs are:
1) Ewe Abamoda
2) Ewe Osepotu
3) Ewe Dagunro
4) Ewe Esisi
5) Ewe Iyeye
6) Ewe Lefun-losun
7) Ewe Àgbá àrín
8) Ewe Akika
9) Ewe Asunwọn
10) Ewe Àta
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1. Combination of plants and roots — specific barks, roots, and leaves were blended carefully, acknowledging their natural ability to ward off danger and provide concealment.
2. External use — rather than being consumed, most Ogun Àfẹ́ẹ̀rí preparations were rubbed on the skin, worn in pouches, or inhaled lightly to create protective effects.
3. Preservation techniques — the medicine was often dried and stored to retain potency, ensuring it could be carried discreetly during travels.
4. Gradual strengthening — just as modern medicines may require repeated use, Yoruba protective preparations were sometimes renewed periodically to keep their effects active.
Differences Between Yoruba and Modern Protective Approaches
• Traditional method — relied on herbs, roots, and barks believed to naturally shield and conceal the individual in moments of danger.
• Modern method — uses technology such as alarms, surveillance, and protective gear.
• Similar goal — both seek personal safety, though the Yoruba approach demonstrates reliance on natural resources while modern methods depend on machines and devices.
Safety First: Important Considerations
While Ogun Àfẹ́ẹ̀rí was a respected preparation in Yoruba traditional practice, it is important to understand that not all plant mixtures are safe for everyone. Some roots may cause skin irritation if applied carelessly, while others may lose their potency when wrongly combined.
Needed Materials (Leaves, Roots, Bark, etc.)
The medicinal approach for this requires careful selection of natural materials traditionally known to our elders. These are combined to ensure potency.
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Application Process
The strength of Yoruba medicine depends on how materials are handled. Proper pounding, boiling, or steeping — done in the right way and at the right time — ensures the remedy remains potent. Click Unlock Secret below
Uses
The prepared remedy must be applied in the correct manner — whether for drinking, steaming, bathing, or chest rubbing — and taken in the right dosage for it to remain effective.
1) Some leaf required special utterances/chants before they can be effective. Where applicable, this will be stated in the PDF
2) The methods of getting the needed items like leaf, bark, roots by yourself is covered in the PDF
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